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Jiang, Y. (author), Mikova, G. (author), Kleerebezem, R. (author), Van der Wielen, L.A.M. (author), Cuellar Soares, M.C. (author)This study focused on investigating the feasibility of purifying polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) from mixed culture biomass by alkaline-based chemical treatment. The PHB-containing biomass was enriched on acetate under non-sterile conditions. Alkaline treatment (0.2 M NaOH) together with surfactant SDS (0.2 w/v% SDS) could reach 99% purity, with more...journal article 2015